Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Description: This delightful Chicken Breasts on Rice recipe from lovewithrecipes.com combines tender chicken and flavorful rice, perfect for a wholesome one-dish meal to share with family and friends.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Chicken Breast, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Healthy, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 1 cup | milk |
| 1 3/4 cups | half-and-half |
| 1 can (about 8 oz) | mushroom pieces (undrained) |
| 1 cup | long-grain rice |
| 3/4 teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 1/4 cup | dried thyme |
| 1/2 cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 433 |
| Total Fat | 11.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 86 mg |
| Sodium | 1362.5 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 37 g |
Instructions
- Begin by washing the chicken breasts thoroughly and patting them dry with paper towels; set them aside for later use.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with either milk or half-and-half, ensuring a smooth consistency; remember to reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture for later.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining soup mixture with the long-grain rice, garlic powder, and half of the dry onion soup mix (approximately 1/4 cup); stir well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Pour the rice mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly across the bottom.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts atop the rice mixture, arranging them evenly to promote even cooking.
- Combine the reserved soup mixture with the undrained mushrooms, stirring to blend; then pour this mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the remaining dry onion soup mix, dried thyme, and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the chicken and rice for added flavor and texture.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in moisture and flavors, then place it in a preheated oven set to 350°F (175°C) to bake for 1 hour.
- After the initial baking period, remove the foil carefully, allowing steam to escape, and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, creating a flavorful, creamy dish.
This Chicken Breasts on Rice recipe promises to be a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!